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Hypnotize vs Enthrall - What's the difference?

hypnotize | enthrall |

As verbs the difference between hypnotize and enthrall

is that hypnotize is to induce somebody into a state of hypnosis while enthrall is to hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.

hypnotize

English

Alternative forms

* hypnotise (Commonwealth, not OED or Canada )

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis.

    • Synonyms

    * mesmerize

    Derived terms

    * hypnotizable * hypnotizability * hypnotism * hypnotist

    Related terms

    * hypnotic

    enthrall

    English

    Alternative forms

    * enthral (chiefly UK)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
  • To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.

    • Synonyms

    * (hold spellbound ): bewitch, captivate, charm, hold in awe, transfix * (make subservient ): enslave, subjugate